An electric injury can cause various types of ocular damage, primarily within the lens or retina, a large systemic review reports.

Federal health officials have pulled back a key recommendation that pregnant women get the COVID-19 vaccine — causing sharp criticism from doctors and other experts.

As of today, the total measles case count in the United States is 1,088, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The prevalence of disability among adults who currently smoke cigarettes is more than twofold higher than that seen for never smokers.

An evidence-based treatment protocol can improve outcomes in patients with Acanthamoeba keratitis, a study shows.

The FDA has approved Tryptyr (acoltremon ophthalmic solution) 0.003% for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease.

Slower tapering of adalimumab (ADA) significantly reduces the risk for noninfectious uveitis (NIU) relapse among pediatric patients, particularly those with juvenile idiopathic arthritis ...

Former US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy is urging lawmakers to take stronger steps to protect children from the potential dangers of social media.

Neither health literacy nor understanding of cataract pathology is associated with fear of cataract surgery. HealthDay News — Neither health literacy nor understanding of cataract pathology is ...

US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said this week that he may no longer allow government scientists to publish research in top medical journals.

The US government has canceled a $600 million contract with Moderna to develop a vaccine for bird flu and other dangerous flu strains, raising concerns among experts.

Treatment delays for patients with glaucoma during the COVID-19 pandemic were more pronounced in women and patients with advanced age.